Company Prefix

Our packages of 10, 100, 1000 and 10,000 Barcode Numbers come with a unique company prefix. A Company Prefix is a string of numbers between 5 and 11 digits long that is unique to a particular company.

While generally not a necessity to scan and sell products some larger retailers do require that vendors have their own company prefix.  This helps to differentiate one company from another within an EDI system (Electronic Data Interchange).  See our Barcode Acceptance page here.

We offer four barcode packages that come with a unique company prefix that you can purchase here.  If you believe you will add to your product range in future it is best to obtain an appropriate quantity. If you exhaust your product code allocation you’ll need to purchase a second prefix.  The same would apply if you obtain a prefix through GS1. Hence it is best to obtain an ample quantity and take any unexpected additions to your product range into account.